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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Dec 12: The Holy Cross Church in Cordel marked the 148th death anniversary of its founder, Fr Alexander Dubois, affectionately known as ‘Frad Saib’, with a solemn Mass held at the church grounds.
Fr Rohit D’Costa, director of Mangala Jyothi, officiated the mass. In his homily, he emphasized the significance of family, faith, and trust, and praised Frad Saib’s dedication, which led to the establishment of the sacred Holy Cross Church in Cordel.
"Honouring one’s parents is a divine virtue that invites blessings from God. Recognizing and rectifying one’s mistakes is crucial. The Word of God serves as an inspiration for all of us. Let us adopt it in our lives, becoming benevolent members of society," remarked Fr Rohit.
The holy Mass was attended by Cordel parish priest Fr Clifford Fernandes, assistant parish priest Fr Vijay Monteiro, Fr Denzil Lobo, and priests from various churches across the Mangalore diocese. Following the religious ceremony, a fellowship meal was shared among the devotees, with approximately 3,000 individuals partaking in the celebration.
Vice president of the Parish Pastoral Committee, Ruth Castelino, and secretary Anil D’Souza were also present during the Founder’s Day commemoration at Holy Cross Church, Cordel. Devotees were served dinner.